### Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies
#### Topic: Jesus Raised the Dead
**Grade Level**: Primary 6
**Duration**: 60 minutes
**Objective**: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the story of Jesus raising the dead.
2. Identify key elements and lessons from the story.
3. Appreciate the power and compassion of Jesus.
4. Reflect on how faith can impact their own lives.
**Materials Needed**:
- Bible (or storybook versions of the Bible)
- Chart paper and markers
- Visual aids (pictures depicting the story)
- Worksheets
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes):
**1. Greeting and Prayer:**
- Begin with a short prayer asking for guidance and understanding.
**2. Warm-up Activity:**
- Brief discussion on miracles and have the children share if they have ever witnessed or heard of something miraculous.
#### Body of Lesson (35 minutes):
**1. Story Time (10 minutes):**
- Read the story of Jesus raising Jairus' daughter from the dead (Mark 5:21-43) and the story of Lazarus (John 11:1-44). Adapt the reading to ensure it is engaging and age-appropriate.
- Show visual aids to illustrate the story as you read.
**2. Discussion (10 minutes):**
- Ask questions to ensure students understood the story:
- Who were the main characters in each story?
- What did Jesus do when he heard about the sick or dead person?
- How did the people around Jesus react?
- What were the outcomes of the stories?
- Discuss the power of faith and how the people around Jesus showed their belief in his power.
**3. Key Lessons (5 minutes):**
- Highlight key lessons:
- Jesus has power over life and death.
- The importance of faith and trust in Jesus.
- Jesus’ compassion and willingness to help those in need.
**4. Activity - Role Play (10 minutes):**
- Divide the class into small groups and let them act out the story of Jairus' daughter or Lazarus. This helps solidify their understanding and makes the lesson interactive.
#### Conclusion (15 minutes):
**1. Reflective Questions:**
- What can we learn from the actions of Jairus and Martha and Mary about faith?
- How can we show faith in our own lives?
**2. Worksheet Activity:**
- Distribute worksheets with questions and activities related to the stories. This can include drawing scenes, matching characters to actions, or filling in missing words to recap the story.
**3. Closing:**
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to think of ways they can show faith and trust in their daily lives.
- End with a prayer thanking God for the lesson and asking for help in growing their faith.
**Homework:**
- Write a short paragraph or draw a picture representing one of the miracles discussed and share how it makes them feel about Jesus’ power.
**Assessment:**
- Through participation in the discussion and role play.
- Completion and accuracy of the worksheet and homework.
- Observing students' ability to relate the lesson's themes to their own lives.
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This plan aims to make the story memorable and the lessons impactful while accommodating the learning styles of Primary 6 students.